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Developer: Gust Co. Ltd.
Publisher: Koei Tecmo
Platform(s): PS4 (retail/PSN), Vita(PSN)
Release date(s)
• NA June 7, 2016
• EU June 10, 2016
Genre: Role-playing (turn-based)
Mode: Single-player
Standard Edition:
Limited Edition:
Limited Edition Includes:
• Atelier Sophie for PS4™
• Full-color, 48-page hardcover art book
• 2-Disc, 38-track original soundtrack with jewel case
• Cloth poster (40"x26")
• 5 Mini art prints (5"x7")
• Collector's box (Includes all the above)
NA: http://store.nisamerica.com/preorders/atelier-sophie-limited-edition
EU: http://store.nisaeurope.com/collecti...imited-edition
Pre-Order Bonuses:
North America
•Amazon, GameStop, or EB Canada – A pack consisting of background music, the Doll Making costume “Aqua Suit,” a five-piece set of useful materials and items, and a theme for PlayStation 4.
•Best Buy – In-game background music pack and two Atelier Sophie themes for PlayStation 4.
•PlayStation Store (first month of release) – Two Atelier Sophie themes, as well as an in-game bundle of useful items boosting their attack (uni bag), Hit Points (sweets), or Mental Points (sotea).
Europe:
•Amazon – In-game background music pack and two Atelier Sophie themes for PlayStation 4.
•Independent retailers – A pack consisting of background music, the Doll Making costume “Aqua Suit,” a five-piece set of useful materials and items, and a theme for PlayStation 4.
•PlayStation Store (first month of release) – Two Atelier Sophie themes, as well as an in-game bundle of useful items boosting their attack (uni bag), Hit Points (sweets), or Mental Points (sotea).
http://gematsu.com/2016/04/atelier-sophie-pre-order-bonuses-announced
The game is set in the small town of Kirchen Bell, a location with a warm atmosphere and occasional rainfall, during the dawning era of alchemy prior to it becoming a widespread art. Within the outskirts lies an atelier studio run solely by a girl named Sophie, who has a mysterious power that allows her to combine items together to form entirely different items. Without a mentor or reference guide to teach her, her alchemy attempts repeatedly fail time and time again. One day however, she comes across a mysterious book that moves and talks by its own free will.[8] Sophie's goal is to restore the book's memories and its former human form.
Character Introductions:
On their journey, players will experience the world through the eyes of Sophie Neuenmuller, who runs an atelier in the town of Kirchen Bell. Joined by best friends Monika Ellmenreich and Oskar Behlmer, they begin a quest to learn new alchemy recipes and restore Plachta’s missing memories. Along the way, they also meet Julio Sebald Leidenschaft, a young knight from the country of Adalett, who’s investigating alchemy for unknown reasons, and Fritz Weissberg, an ex-mercenary – now puppeteer – who is skilled with the ways of the sword.
A diverse cast of townspeople are also on hand to help Sophie and her friends with their adventuring needs. Making his return from Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky is Logy, who runs a prosperous blacksmithing shop in town. Corneria, a girl with the unique ability to duplicate items, runs a mass production shop. Harol Simens is the local clock shop owner, and while he can be sarcastic and harsh, he’s in fact a caring and helpful fellow. Leon is a travelling clothier, proud of her talents at making charming clothes. Horst Basler runs the café and will serve as Sophie’s eyes and ears, as he is well-versed in the latest information around town.
Sophie Neuenmuller
Voiced by: Yuuka Aisaka (Japanese); Christine Marie Cabanos (English)
The protagonist of the game, who is an alchemist that runs her own atelier studio. Although she is popular and bright, she is also sloppy and is terrible at housework.
Plachta
Voiced by: Yuka Iguchi
A silver-haired girl with amnesia, who is originally an old book from the atelier's bookshelf. Prafta teaches Sophie alchemy, and as more recipes are written within her, she regains her memories. The player can customise her appearance via synthesised costumes using the game's "Dollmake" feature.
Oskar Behlmer
Voiced by: Seiichirō Yamashita (Japanese); Erik Scott Kimerer (English)
A greengrocer's son who has a passion for plants. Although he is lazy and physically unfit, he has an optimistic personality and the unusual ability to hear the voices of plants. He is also knowledgeable about grass and flowers.
Monika Ellmenreich
Voiced by: Aya Suzaki (Japanese); Erica Mendez (English)
A talented woman born to a well-respected family who excels at swordsmanship and her studies. As Sophie's childhood friend, she often looks after her and scolds her. She has a serious personality and prioritises politeness, though she enjoys singing.
Corneria:
Voiced by: Yui KondōAn
alchemist girl who works as a volume seller, and has the special ability of being able to replicate things, at the expense of shrinking her own body size.
Harold Siemens:
Voiced by: Tarusuke Shingaki
A clocksmith who prefers making guns over repairing watches. He has a sarcastic personality.
Horst Basler:
Voiced by: Yōji Ueda (Japanese); Xander Mobus (English)
An old man in charge of the Kirhen Bell café, which operates as a bar in the evening. He is responsible for brokering requests, and shares information with Sophie.
Leon:
Voiced by: Mayumi Iizuka
A tailor who fights with a spear and utilises jamming items.
Julio Sebald Leidenschaft:
Voiced by: Genki Okawa
A young knight from the country of Adarett studying alchemy.
Fritz Weissberg:
Voiced by: Kenyu Horiuchi
A former mercenary who now performs puppet shows during his travels as a doll-maker. He utilises dual swords in combat.
Makelet:
Voiced by: Sachi Matsumoto
A young boy with an interest in alchemy who can see into the true nature of things.
Atomina:
Voiced by: Hina Kino
A young girl who is often silent. She accompanies Makelet.
Tess Heitzmann:
Voiced by: Sayaka Nakaya
The simple-minded and troublesome showgirl for the Kirchen Bell café.
Logix "Logy" Fiscario:
Voiced by: Kaito Ishikawa (Japanese); Jason Baker (English)
A returning character who was originally a protagonist of Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky. He provides assistance to Sophie by crafting equipment for the party.
Gameplay Info:
New Synthesis System:
In Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book, alchemy is key to crafting useful items that can aid Sophie and her friends on their travels. Throughout their journey players are encouraged to discover and concoct a variety of new and useful recipes, which are then added to the Mysterious Book, Plachta, whose memories slowly return as her pages are filled. Using what they’ve learned, players can easily craft items with specific bonuses attached to them using the series’ brand new Synthesis system. To do this, players have access to a 4×4 panel system which can grow depending on the type and quality of cauldron. As ingredients are placed into the cauldron, they will take up a set amount of tiles on the panel which, if utilised correctly, allows items to be more efficient than they normally are. A wide choice of recipes with different shape, size and quality can be used to craft items, and making full use of the panel space is vital to receiving optimal bonuses.
Time and Weather:
In Atelier Sophie: the Alchemist of the Mysterious Book the player must always be aware of two elements that greatly affect successful mission completions and material harvesting: Time and Weather. The time of day and the weather conditions should be carefully considered before heading out to a mission as some monsters will only show if the time and weather are favorable. Similarly, some necessary materials can only be harvested in specific times and weather conditions.
Fatigue-based Life Point system:
Atelier Sophie: the Alchemist of the Mysterious Book also introduces a fatigue-based Life Point system, which can weaken attacks when a character has spent too long adventuring, gathering materials, and/or fighting without resting (returning to the atelier). These two new elements add to the challenging nature of this beautiful RPG and are indicative of the reimagined gameplay system of the Atelier universe!
Debut Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKCm3BrjHSs
Announcement Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFQ2VYc4wZw
Atelier Sophie - "The Story Begins" Gameplay Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1eDy7HLMFY
Screenshots:
Trophy List:
http://www.playstationtrophies.org/game/atelier-sophie/trophies/
Review Thread:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1229529
http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/atelier-sophie-the-alchemist-of-the-mysterious-book
Wiki:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atelier_Sophie:_The_Alchemist_of_the_Mysterious_Book
**Important Thread Reminder**
As Always, please be considerate on story spoilers and make sure you use spoiler tags appropriately and enjoy the experience everyone!
- Sorry this isn't anything special, but the game deserved some kind of OT, so I threw it together quickly. If anything should be added/updated/changed/removed please send me a PM and I will do so!
* Also, special thanks to Gematsu for having so much information on this game on their site and making it easier for me to throw this OT together.... Excellent coverage guys/gals!
